Contact Us
Dr. Lisa Pallett: lpallett@ndm.edu
Dr. Juliann Dupuis: jdupuis@ndm.edu
Information for Tax Purposes: Camp Notre Dame Federal Tax ID #: 52-059-1641
STEM Camp
Notre Dame’s STEM summer camp is designed to help children entering grades K-8 expand their budding interests in science, technology, engineering and math.
Waters of the World: July 18-22, 2022
Waters of the World is an exciting and fascinating topic for students of all ages. The many resources and business partners focused on water conservation and preservation available to us in Maryland make this topic very relevant and accessible! Campers will experience five full days of STEM activities focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each day will tie into the overall theme of Waters of the World.
Each day, campers will be introduced to a new STEM concept and will participate in hands-on learning with instructors from the NDMU STEM Leadership program. But it’s not all science—there is also time for swimming, team building, crafts and lunch!
How to Register
Make a payment to secure a spot for your camper, and then follow these steps to complete your registration.
2022 STEM Camp Information
Hours
STEM camp is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp activities end at 3:00 p.m. to allow time for swimming, crafts and other activities.
A typical day in the life of our campers might look like this:
- 8:30 to 9:30 - Team Building
- 9:30 to 10:30 - STEM Activity
- 10:30 to 10:45 - Snack
- 10:45 to 11:45 - STEM Activity
- 12:00 to 1:00 - Lunch
- 1:00 to 3:00 - Work on week-long STEM project
- 3:00 to 3:30 - Outreach with local partner
- 3:30 to 4:00 - Arts and Crafts/Outdoor Activity with Afternoon Snack
- 4:00 to 5:00 - Swimming
Camp Fees
| Tuition | Non-Refundable Deposit | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $100 due by June 20 | $400 due by July 5 |
Discounts
- Current NDMU Employees (both faculty and staff) – 20% off camper’s tuition
- Multiple siblings discount – 15% off 1st child’s tuition, 20% off every other child (from the same family)’s tuition
Camp Directors
Dr. Juliann Dupuis is Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Science Education at NDMU’s School of Education. She has over 15 years of experience working with and teaching at the elementary, secondary and university levels and over 10 years in content development and teacher enhancement programs in science education. Currently, she works as a facilitator for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to teach environmental education curricula and as a facilitator of the Engineering is Elementary curriculum from the Boston Museum of Science. Previously Juliann has been an instructor for the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts as well as a formal science educator in the middle school classroom, educating hundreds of children. Dr. Dupuis will be overseeing the camp and organizing the curriculum and instructors.
Dr. Lisa Pallett is an Associate Professor in the NDMU School of Education, who specializes in elementary mathematics instruction. She will be present each day and will help to ensure that the camp runs smoothly by helping to coordinate various activities and supervisor the daily camp counselors.
K-2 Instructors
Alexandra Riedl holds a B.A. in Global Studies from Carnegie Mellon University, a M.A. in Teaching and a M.A. in Leadership: STEM K-8, both from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Alexandra also holds certifications in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, Leadership in STEM, ESOL, and Spanish.
Since 2014, she has worked in Baltimore City as a kindergarten teacher. She has also facilitated several courses for current teachers as well as teachers in training at the undergraduate level, including Science Instruction for Diverse Learning Populations, and Curriculum, Methods and Materials in Early Childhood Education.
Ashley Demski is a Baltimore City Schools teacher and has taught grades Pre-K-3 for 12 years.. She is certified in elementary education, early childhood education, Leadership in Teaching: STEM, and Administration 1. Ashley has helped develop science and STEM curriculum and professional development for Baltimore City Schools. Ashley is a former 100Kin10 Teacher Forum member, and currently teaches a Science and Social Studies Methods course for NDMU.
Grades 3-5 Instructors
Meghan Beam is a Baltimore County Public Schools teacher where she has taught 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades for 18 years. She is certified in Elementary Education and Middle School and Middle School Science. She earned two Master's degrees in Education: Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching; STEM Prek-8. She worked on a team to develop second and third grade Science curriculum using NGSS for Baltimore County Public Schools. Meghan is a member of 100Kin10 Teacher Forum.
Jordan Kaschak is a Harford County public school teacher, currently working as the Title 1 mathematics teacher specialist for grades K-5. Jordan previously taught 5th grade for six years for HCPS. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Towson University, and a Masters of Arts in Leadership in Teaching STEM from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Grade 6-8 Instructor
Robert Lamarr has worked in Baltimore County Public Schools for 9 years at a title 1 school, and has served as STEM coordinator for the past 8 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Middle School math and science education, and Masters in Leadership in Teaching: STEM. He also holds a Master Environmental Educator certification from the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
Lauren Mealey is a Baltimore County public school teacher, where she has taught grades 4th-7th for 12 years. Currently, she is teaching 6th grade math and science. She has a duel Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Salisbury University, and a Masters of Arts in Leadership in Teaching STEM from Notre Dame University of Maryland.